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ALMOST, MAINE
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Susan Gorman
PLOT: Welcome to Almost, a quaint sort of place located in northern Maine. The town is called Almost because the residents never really got around to organizing. One cold night, as the northern lights are set to appear, many of the residents, embodied by only four actors, fall in and out of love in the most charming, hilarious, and delightful of ways. Join us, as we journey to a place that may feel like the ends of the earth, but really can be found right in your own backyard.
CAST:
Eileen Dixon as Glory/Sandrine/Gayle/Deena/Rhonda
Whitney Minarik as Ginette/Waitress/Marvalyn/Shelly/Marci/Hope
Rio Ragazzone as Pete/Jimmy/Chad/Phil/Dave
Zach Kunde as East/Steve/Lendall/Randy/Man
Dana Pepowski as Glory/Sandrine/Gayle/Deena/Rhonda (U/S)
Daniel Vaughn Manasia as Pete/Jimmy/Chad/Phil/Dave (U/S)
Andrew Kleopfer as East/Steve/Lendall/Randy/Man (U/S)
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Susan Gorman
Stage Manager: Reina McGonigle
Costume Designer: Janelle L. Smith
Lighting Designer: Hannah Wein
Scenic & Props Designer: Brian Seckfort
Sound Designer: Jay Pastucha
DATES:
January 19 - February 26
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7:30pm
Saturday, Sunday: 3:00pm
PRICE:
$20 student | $30 - Previews January 19, 20, 21 (3pm)
$28 student | $45 adults - Run January 21 (7:30pm) - February 26
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ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
A resident of Glenview, Susan Gorman's musical, choreography and non-musical credits span regional and educational theatre venues from Los Angeles, to Chicago and New York. Favorite non-musical productions include All My Sons, Heaven Can Wait, The Taming of the Shrew, The Children’s Hour and Tartuffe. In 2019, Susan directed the Illinois All-State Production of In The Heights and received the Broadway in Chicago IHSMTA for Best Direction for Crazy For You.
Susan Gorman: "I love this piece because there is a timeless nature to the writing. Almost, Maine is a layered, nuanced look into relationships and second chances. It never ceases to surprise me that the author, John Cariani, has interwoven in depth characters who never appear together in the play, yet have a unique and strong sense of community. Within nine small vignettes, the author has created full circle stories allowing the characters to have that 'ah-ha! lightbulb' moment, punctuated by the magnificence of the northern lights. I would like the audience to realize that whether a relationship is beginning, ending or evolving that the outcomes can potentially be positive."
About Oil Lamp Theater
More than Theater, It’s an Experience!
Oil Lamp Theater was originally founded in February 2005 where 20 productions were performed for up to 35 friends and guests in a unique venue, the founder’s condo. In March 2012, Oil Lamp Theater became a non-profit and established residence at another unique and intimate venue in downtown Glenview. Our venue now seats 60, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for over 10,000 patrons per year to enjoy professional theater and entertainment. Between our famed complimentary cookies, delicious drinks at our bar, and top-tier productions, we know you’ll enjoy your experience at our “hidden gem” of the North Shore.
